Day: March 18, 2022

Kristy Hill is a school librarian in Fort Worth, Texas. She has 20 years of education experience in the classroom, in school libraries, and as a social emotional learning coach. She is the author of professional books for educators including Teaching Elementary Students Real Life Inquiry Skills and Guided by Meaning in Primary Literacy. She is the recipient of the 2018 Sue German Award for excellence in literacy advocacy. She is currently a doctoral student in educational psychology at the University of North Texas. Her current research includes compassion organizing, belonging, and identity development.

Abbie Harriman is a doctoral candidate in educational psychology at Tech University. She served in public education for 14 years as a teacher, school counselor, and coordinator of social-emotional learning. As a school counselor, Abbie received the Lone Star State School Counseling Association honors of Bronze, Silver, and Gold and received the Crest Award through the Texas School Counselor Association. In 2019, Abbie was named as one of the Top Five Counselors in the State of Texas by the Lone Star State School Counseling Association. Her current research surrounds self-regulation and its impact on student outcomes.

Dr. Amy Grosso completed her PhD in counseling and counselor education at The University of North Carolina at Greensboro. She started her career as a mental health counselor with Wake Forest Baptist Health. She now is the director of behavioral health services at Round Rock ISD, where she oversees a team of social workers and campus-based mental health centers. In addition, Dr. Grosso is part of the formation of a new district police department aimed at reforming school policing by focusing on safety and security, behavioral health, equity, and student advocacy. Dr. Grosso is also on the Chapter Leadership Council for the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention.